GS-9 Pay — Atlanta- (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Atlanta- locality pay area for 2026. The Atlanta- area adds 23.79% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $65,271 | $31.28 | $2,502.40 |
| Step 2 | $67,447 | $32.32 | $2,585.60 |
| Step 3 | $69,623 | $33.36 | $2,668.80 |
| Step 4 | $71,799 | $34.40 | $2,752.00 |
| Step 5 | $73,976 | $35.45 | $2,836.00 |
| Step 6 | $76,152 | $36.49 | $2,919.20 |
| Step 7 | $78,328 | $37.53 | $3,002.40 |
| Step 8 | $80,504 | $38.57 | $3,085.60 |
| Step 9 | $82,681 | $39.62 | $3,169.60 |
| Step 10 | $84,857 | $40.66 | $3,252.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $59,759 |
| Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL locality | 23.79% |
| Adjusted annual | $73,976 |
| Per month | $6,165 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,836.00 |
| Hourly | $35.45 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Atlanta- GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Atlanta-
- GS-10 in Atlanta-
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Atlanta-?
For 2026, GS-9 in Atlanta- ranges from $65,271 at the first step to $84,857 at the top step, with $73,976 near the middle.
How is Atlanta- locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Atlanta- locality percentage of 23.79%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Atlanta- rate remained 23.79%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-9 figures for Atlanta- are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-ATL · effective January 11, 2026 · Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL, 23.79% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.